Q. What does S2N2 stand for?

A. Space Science Network Northwest.

Q. What is S2N2?

A. S2N2 is one of seven regional Broker/Facilitators for the NASA Science Mission Directorate's Education and Public Outreach program.

Q. What does S2N2 do?

A. S2N2 creates and nurtures partnerships between space scientists and educators to carry out education and public outreach activities. S2N2 makes NASA's Science Mission Directorate mission efforts and discoveries available to the education community and public.

Q. What region does S2N2 cover?

A. S2N2 region covers the northwest United States of America, including the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska and Hawai'i. There are representatives located in each of our member states who can help you.

Q. Where is S2N2 located?

A. The S2N2 regional office and Washington state representatives are located in the Earth and Space Sciences Department at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. https://s2n2.org/a_staffdirectory.html

Q. What can S2N2 do for space scientists?

A. S2N2 aids space science investigators in identifying and developing quality E/PO opportunities. S2N2 provides both access to established programs and also aid in creating new E/PO opportunities based on the investigator's proposal and research.

Q. What can S2N2 do for educators?

A. Both formal and informal educators are invited to participate in the S2N2 network. There are opportunities for educators, museums, civic groups and planetariums to further space science research and education. S2N2 also aids educators in funding or publicizing specific projects of their own creation, and provides professional development opportunities.

Q. What can S2N2 do for students?

A. In addition to the education programs through schools, museums and community groups, there are competitions in math, science, engineering, and technology for K-12 students. There are also K-12 and undergraduate scholarships, summer research opportunities, and other involvement programs.